I’ll health and self employed 8 March 2022 at 12:08PM in Redundancy & redundancy planning 5 replies 334 views

Clairaboo

Hello, I’m after some advice. 

I am currently self employed but may have to stop work due to having Multiple Sclerosis but I’m not entitled to any benefits. 

Has anyone had this experience or have any advice please

Andy_L

Why do you think you're not entitled to any benefits?

https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/eligibility

Clairaboo

I spoke to citizens advice and they said because I’m self employed if I stop working then I’m not entitled to any money. 

I do get disability living allowance but that £358 per month which doesn’t even cover my mortgage! 

Torry_Quine

CAB are wrong. I'd suggest contacting the MS society. 

marcia_

Clairaboo said:

I spoke to citizens advice and they said because I’m self employed if I stop working then I’m not entitled to any money. 

I do get disability living allowance but that £358 per month which doesn’t even cover my mortgage! 

 They are wrong as the poster above says. 

 You can claim universal credit and depending on savings and other income you will probably be entitled to something, use the benefits calculator below 

https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

macman

CAB are well meaning but frequently ill-informed: speak to someone who is properly qualified.